REC
Recife
Brazil
12,203 km
7,583 miles
RTC
Ratnagiri Airport
India
Distance
12,203 km
7,583 mi / 6,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Recife
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC RTC
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Ratnagiri Airport
IATA Code REC RTC
ICAO Code SBRF VARG
City Recife N/A
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 33 ft 305 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 17.010000, 73.330000

Recife (REC) to Ratnagiri Airport (RTC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Ratnagiri Airport (RTC) in Ratnagiri Airport, India is 12,203 kilometers (7,583 miles / 6,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with India. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:11 in Recife, it's 01:41 in Ratnagiri Airport. With a 8.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ratnagiri Airport (RTC) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Ratnagiri Airport (RTC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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